Ingredients

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 drops peppermint oil
Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish
Chocolate shavings, for garnish

Directions

In a saucepan, combine the
cream, milk, sugar, and salt and heat over medium-low heat. When the cream mixture just
begins to steam, add the chopped chocolate, and stir, until melted. Stir in the peppermint
oil. Divide the hot chocolate among mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate

shavings.